Romeo and Juliet
Young, in love and destined to die...
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DATES:May 23 - June 12
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STAGE:Main stage
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RUNNING TIME:approx. 3 hrs 5 mins incl. 2 intervals
Shakespeare’s moving love story, Sergei Prokofiev’s classic ballet music to Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s dazzling choreography. Love as a matter of life and death.
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Subscribe to the newsletter →Two teenagers from families who are bitter enemies. Romeo and Juliet must never fall in love, but they do – with catastrophic consequences. Shakespeare wrote the iconic play, Prokofiev composed the powerful ballet music and Sir Kenneth MacMillan created the dazzling choreography. Love as a matter of life and death.
Shakespeare’s moving love story has inspired countless interpretations. Sergei Prokofiev’s ballet version from 1938 is a classic, not least with Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s choreography (he also did the choreography for our recent production of Manon). Romeo and Juliet has been performed at the Royal Swedish Opera more than 180 times. This masterpiece of dramatic ballet, with its vivid characters, vibrating duets and large ensemble numbers, is finally back!
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Act I
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Interval
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Act II
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Interval
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Act III
Introductions
Ahead of all performances on the main stage a free introduction to the piece for tickets holders takes place in the Golden Foyer 45 minutes before the performance starts!
Performance images
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Romeo and Juliet with the Royal Swedish Ballet 2025 -
Romeo and Juliet with the Royal Swedish Ballet 2025 -
Romeo and Juliet with the Royal Swedish Ballet 2025 -
Romeo and Juliet with the Royal Swedish Ballet 2025 -
Romeo and Juliet with the Royal Swedish Ballet 2025 -
Romeo and Juliet with the Royal Swedish Ballet 2025
Romeo and Juliet by Prokofiev - playlist
The ballet's entire "soundtrack" - Sergei Prokofiev's unforgettable music for the ballet classic Romeo and Juliet.
Romeo and Juliet by Prokofiev - playlist
En pointe - podcast
Pointe shoes - behind the scenes
The Royal Swedish Ballet's soloist Minji Nam on the relationship to her pointe shoes, the dancer's most important tool.
Pointe shoes - behind the scenes
Romeo and Juliet - trailer 2025
Shakespeare's moving love story in legendary choreography by Sir Kenneth MacMillan. With the Royal Swedish Ballet.
Romeo and Juliet - trailer 2025-
Cast
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Choreography & music
Choreography Sir Kenneth MacMillan
Music Sergej Prokofjev
Conductor Ewa Strusińska
Scenography & costumes Paul Andrews
Lighting design John B. Read
Cast subject to change.
Your visit to the Opera
Frequesntly asked questions
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At what time do I have to be at the Opera before the performance?
We recommend that you arrive at least half an hour before the performance begins. If you can arrive earlier, it's even better: 45 minutes before the start of the performance, there is a free audience introduction in the Golden Foyer - an excellent way to approach the performance!
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It's my first time at the Opera - what do I do?
We have put together some useful tips for your visit. Otherwise, our best advice is to arrive on time - discover the Opera House, leave your coat in the cloakroom, eat or drink something. AND, ask our ushers - they'll be happy to help! Also remember not to bring large bags with you: only small bags (no larger than a standard A4 sheet of paper) will be allowed into the auditorium.
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Can my ticket be rebooked or cancelled if I or someone in my party is ill?
You can rebook tickets yourself on the website up to 24 hours before the start of the performance within the the current season. Tickets cannot be cancelled (read more in our general terms and conditions).
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Can you eat and drink at the Opera?
Of course you can! Our partner Restaurang Grodan is on the ground floor facing Strömgatan - take the opportunity to book a table ahead of your visit! Each floor also has a service with drinks and snacks, at the stalls' café there is a slightly larger selection. We advice you to pre-book the intermission service so it is ready and waiting for you during the interval!
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